Factory Manager

Western Cape Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a Factory Manager to lead and optimize a manufacturing plant, ensuring production efficiency, quality assurance, and cost control. You will manage senior supervisors, drive world-class manufacturing practices, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma/degree in Production Management or Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and has at least five years in manufacturing, preferably in automotive

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Production Management / Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 Years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Production Management Experience in Automotive industry will be highly advantageous.
• Proven Ability to manage Managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the manufacturing plant including production, quality, and cost management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Lead and develop managers and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma/degree in Production Management / Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you looking for a company where you can implement your initiative in order to achieve continuous improvement on production processes?Do you have solid experience on world class production regulations and principles.

This World Class Manufacturer with numerous international awards up their sleeves, are looking for a Factory Manager to take charge, guide and manage one of their manufacturing plants. This role requires proven management capabilities combined with excellent leadership qualities, as there will be leaders reporting to you. You will be responsible for Operations, Quality assurance, Continuous improvements and Cost management of the Manufacturing Plant.
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Requirements:
Diploma/degree in Production Management / Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 Yearsâ experience in a manufacturing environment
Production Management Experience in Automotive industry will be highly advantageous
Proven Ability to manage Managers
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